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The Very Idea

1920·Directed by Lawrence C. Windom

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Released
March 15, 1920
Runtime
1h

About The Very Idea

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Synopsis

Gilbert and Edith Goodhue lack nothing in life except a child, which they desperately desire. Edith's brother Alan, who is interested in eugenics, suggests that they pay their chauffeur Joe and maid Nora to have a baby for them. While awaiting the proper time to elapse, Edith and Gilbert travel to Palm Beach for an extended vacation, where Gilbert, attempting to obtain a child for his wife, vamps a dancer with a baby.

Director
  • LCLawrence C. Windom
Writers
  • William LeBaron
  • Stanner E.V. Taylor

Principal cast

In billing order
  • Taylor HolmesGilbert Goodhue
  • Virginia ValliEdith Goodhue
  • Betty Ross ClarkeNora
  • JLJack LeveringJoe
  • Edward MartindelAlan
  • JRJean RobbMrs. Green
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